World
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in 15 Districts of Rwanda.
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in 15 Districts of Rwanda.
World
Vision Rwanda seeks to hire 5 highly qualified, dedicated and experienced
nationals for the position of Camp Education Coordinator. The position
will be based in a Refugee Camp (Gihembe, Nyabiheke, Kigeme, Mugombwa
and Kiziba) and reporting to the Integrated Programs Director.
Vision Rwanda seeks to hire 5 highly qualified, dedicated and experienced
nationals for the position of Camp Education Coordinator. The position
will be based in a Refugee Camp (Gihembe, Nyabiheke, Kigeme, Mugombwa
and Kiziba) and reporting to the Integrated Programs Director.
Purpose
of the position:
of the position:
The
purpose of the post is to effectively implement and respond to the technical
needs of education in one of the 5 Refugee Camps of Gihembe, Nyabiheke, Kigeme,
Mugombwa and Kiziba. The candidate will lead in the implementation and
monitoring of quality education among refugee communities in Early Childhood
Development (ECD); Primary and Secondary Education; Special Needs Education
(SNE) and Out of School Children (OOSC). The role will also include data
management as well as strengthening coordination with UNHCR, and among other
partners in the Education and Emergency sector.
purpose of the post is to effectively implement and respond to the technical
needs of education in one of the 5 Refugee Camps of Gihembe, Nyabiheke, Kigeme,
Mugombwa and Kiziba. The candidate will lead in the implementation and
monitoring of quality education among refugee communities in Early Childhood
Development (ECD); Primary and Secondary Education; Special Needs Education
(SNE) and Out of School Children (OOSC). The role will also include data
management as well as strengthening coordination with UNHCR, and among other
partners in the Education and Emergency sector.
The
Camp Education Coordinator will take the lead in representing Word Vision
Rwanda’s Education in Emergency program externally. S/he will participate in
all coordination and coalitions with the aim of expanding WV Rwanda Education
in Emergency program. S/he will work closely with the Head of Disaster
Management and Education TP Manager, Sector leads and Cluster Managers and
support in liaising with local authorities in and around the Camp.
Camp Education Coordinator will take the lead in representing Word Vision
Rwanda’s Education in Emergency program externally. S/he will participate in
all coordination and coalitions with the aim of expanding WV Rwanda Education
in Emergency program. S/he will work closely with the Head of Disaster
Management and Education TP Manager, Sector leads and Cluster Managers and
support in liaising with local authorities in and around the Camp.
The
major responsibilities include:
major responsibilities include:
Technical
Leadership and Technical input
Leadership and Technical input
- Develop
sector specific technical approaches, implementation guidelines and tools
and promote implementation - Coordinate
the implementation of the WV Rwanda Education in Emergency project,
including identifying on- going priority areas. - Ensure
that sector budgets are aligned to project designs and DIPs. - Build
capacity of WV Rwanda staff to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate
Education in Emergency project. - Provide
relevant technical advice to WV Rwanda on Education in Emergency technical
issues - Ensure
that the Education in Emergency project adheres to set standards (Donor,
MoE, Government, Education cluster, etc.) - Ensure
integration with other sectors and department to optimize resource use and
program impact. - Conduct
Education in Emergency training/capacity building for project staff and
provide on- going technical support. - Provide
technical support during project implementation to ensure the projects
meets or supersedes established standards. Possibly contextualize
international Technical Models to the context of WV Rwanda (such as
Literacy Boost). - Whenever
necessary, provide surge capacity to field teams with direct
implementation of critical projects. - Maintain
adequate supply of education materials.Coordinate with UNHCR and the WV
Rwanda supply chain department and ensure that education supplies are
procured/delivered in a timely manner.Coordinate with the Gifts in Kind
department for acquisition of education supplies by identifying and
compiling needs, support preparation of distribution plans and preparation
of post distribution reports
Grant
Acquisition and resource mobilization
Acquisition and resource mobilization
- Provide
technical support in needs identification and assessment - Ensure
compliance with donor requirement during project implementation
- Provide
technical support in resource acquisition and project design related to
education. - Write
all technical sections in educationproposals, design the activities per
output, ensure the costing of these activities in coordination with field
teams and finance - Contribute
to the expansion ofthe WV’S education sectorport folio - Contribute
to “ go/no go decision’ for project location and resource allocation
Engagement
and Networking
and Networking
- Pre-position
WV Rwanda for increased funding by effective representation with relevant
stakeholders especially Clusters donors, partner I/NGOs and technical
working groups to profile WV and influence decision. - Represent
WV Rwanda in sector specific national, regional and global forums deemed
necessary for quality programming and profiling WV Rwanda with donors. - Oversee
regular programming and coordination meetings between the Sector
Specialists. - To
actively engage with various education networks within and outside the
partnership (child rights, gender, peace and reconciliation) and regularly
updates the national office. - Ensure
representation on relevant education cluster and technical working groups
to profile WV Rwanda and influence decision. - Support
field research, analysis and documentation of sector promising practices
in collaboration with Program Effectiveness & Strategy; and
Communications.
Quality
Assurance
Assurance
- Ensure
technical program quality through the implementation of project review
systems, World Vision’s DME guidelines and policies, and donor
requirements; - Ensure
availability of data whenever it is required - Undertake
periodic project monitoring and technical backstopping - Support
Quality Assurance Team in developing indicators, targets, measurement frameworks
and monitoring plans; provide technical input for ToRs for country-level
and project assessments and evaluations. - Review
draft assessment and evaluation reports to ensure technical quality. - If
needed participate in (Interagency Rapid Needs) Assessments. Review donor
reports to ensure technical quality
Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Education or relevant subject. Master’s in Education or Social
Science will be an added advantage. - At
least 7 years Professional experience (of which 5 years are in Education
in emergency).2 Years of experience working with Refugee Communities will
be an advantage.*Demonstrated experience in project management, - Demonstrated
experience in capacity building, project design and budget management - Strong
understanding of Refugee operational context - Experience
in working with and coordinating with the Government of Rwanda and other
stakeholders - Strong
interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills - Excellent
analytical and written skills, and good computer skills - Fluency
in English, with strong English writing skills. - Additional
qualities: ability to multi-task, ability to handle pressure well, ability
to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transition.
Salary:
- The
salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience:
Length
Employment
Employment
One
Year
Year
N:B:
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How
to apply:
to apply:
Should
you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
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minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected
during the application process
this is your first time applying online via the World Vision
International careers website, you will need to register an account along with
your application details. This site will provide you with additional
functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires
minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected
during the application process
All
applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via
email or standard post will NOT be considered.
applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via
email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In
case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will
be accepted through this email)
case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will
be accepted through this email)
The
closing date for submission of applications is 4th December,
2017; no late applications will be accepted
closing date for submission of applications is 4th December,
2017; no late applications will be accepted
As
a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working
with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks
a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working
with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks
